If Michael Cinco is all about grandiose beauty, Furne One the master of dark drama, and Rocky Gathercole continues to play shock and awe, Ezra Santos’ domain is firmly placed on the altar of refined elegance.
Is there still such thing as a fashion design original? What warrants an accusation of being a ‘copycat?’ And what makes something tiptoe the fine, gray lines of ‘inspiration?’ Read on as Rav De Castro interviews well known Filipino Designers and writes about their take on the topic. #illustradomagazine #taasnoofilipino
Filipino Dubai: The First Terno Ball in the UAE Photos by Eros Goze Filipino Culture showcased at prestigious Terno Ball in Dubai Illustrado, under the patronage of the Diplomatic Ladies of the Philippine Consulate General together with the Ladies of the Filipino Community in the UAE hosted a unique and prestigious showcase of Filipino …
Before he became known as the ‘impalpable one’ who creates million peso dresses, Michael Cinco, one of the world’s foremost Filipino designers was already larger than life. Take a look into his colorful past as we backtrack on our first cover shoot with him in 2007. ILLUSTRADO RETRO: MICHAEL CINCO Story by Lalaine Chu-Benitez Photography: …
We take a look at the designers’ growing line of men’s fashion – his latest foray, inspired by the romantic Castilian style icon – the matador.
One of the hottest and most flamboyant personalities in the fashion industry – may it be in Dubai or Manila and Los Angeles – Michael Cinco shines brightly with his amazing collection of achievements, especially this 2012.
Illustrado shines the spotlight on 28 of the Gulf’s hottest haute couture Filipino designers
We can finally officially announce it! Michael Cinco’s ANTM Cycle 16 debut this Wednesday!
If there’s anybody who should be credited for bringing in much-deserved attention to UAE-based Filipino designers within the unforgiving and sharply-taloned fashion industry in the Philippines, it is Michael Cinco. The celebrated designer has undoubtedly ignited megawatt interest with the voracious media, style and celeb circle in the country.
But is there something beyond the drama on Philippine Fashion Week runway, the covers in Manila glossies, TV and red carpet couture moments with the Manila stars du jour?
A closer look reveals that there is more to La Cinco than the hype and the million peso dress.